Protector for pipe ends



Dec. 15, 1931. H. R. MAzuRlE RoTEcToRyFon PIPE Enns Filed March 26, 1930 INVENTOR. HA RR YR MAZ uR/E /s ATTORNEYS.

Patented Dec. 15, 1931 UNITED STATEs OOHPANY, A CORPORATION OI NEW JERSEY PROTECTOR FOB PIPE INM Application tiled larok 20, '1.80. lerial lo. 489,160.

This invention relates to a protector for joint pipe and analogous conduit structures and is particularly adapted for the protection during transit of pipe sectlons of coi n paratively light construction, such as victaulic joint type, wherein the )olmng ends of the pipe sectlons are doubled over and which are susceptible to in]ury durm transit, the pipe being easily knocked out o round and the ends liable to become damaged through rubbing together and chafing. It 1s, therefore, essential that such pipe bestoutly and eiliciently protected durmghandling and when in transit, and the structure hereln disclosed has been devised with this end in view. l

In the drawings- Figure 1 is an end elevation of apreferred construction embodying the features of the invention shown applied to a pipe section.

Figure 2 is a transverse vertical sectional view taken on the line 2 2 of Figure 1.

The numeral 5 designates cross iece's, herein shown as comprised of woo but which may be of any suitable material, dimensioned to have a snug sliding fit on the insldegdiam-` eter of the ipe'to be protected 'and formed with shoul V-red outer end portions to receive protecting members shown in the form of segments 6, preferably of metal such as cast iron, which are suitably secured to said cross pieces as by screws 7 A v The segments 6 are formed or cast with a inner recess of a proper size to accommodate the doubled-over ends of the pipe sections, and in said recess itis preferred toplace a.` strip of cushioning material 8, such as corrugated paper board or the like', which absorbs shocks due to blows and shifting movements during transit and through rough handling and protects the surface of the pipe from` chafing and rubbin The backs of the segments 6 are of roun ed or beveled construction, to' thus divert the force vof' direct blows due principally to endwise shifting movementof the pipe sections.'

The sections 6 are preferably cast with a groove 9, in which is placed a tie wire 10, which may be wrapped around the segments and the ends twisted and forced in between two adjoining segments.

LA, drilled supporting plate 11 is shown secured on the central portions of the cross pieces 5, and through this plate and said pieces an eye-bolt 12 1s passed and secured by a nut 13, a connecting wire 14 bein passed through the pipe Section and attache at each end to the eye-,boltof each protector, to prevent displacement of the latter and dropping off whilefin tansit.

PATENT orales v HARRY l. IAZUBII, Ol' PITTBEGH, PENNSYLVANIA, ABSIGNOB TO NATIONAL TUBE In app-lyin the improved form of proctor to the en s .of the pipe sections, the cross pieces 5 may be driven ightly intothe insides of the pipe end and the segmental protectors drawn up snugly with a draw band clamp before the screws or like fastenings 7 are driven or screwed in secured position.

It will be understood that the' improved protector structure maybe placed in service wherever applicable and that'obvious modifications and alterations'in construction may be adopted without departing from the scope ofthe appended claims.

I clai 1. A. protective device for sectional pipe and `the likecomprising segmental end protectors which are formed with an inner recessed portion to receive a pi `end and an outer beveled surface adapte to divert the force of direct blows.

2. A protective device for sectional pipe and the like comprising a supportin frame adapted to lit theinside diameter of t e pipe, and arcuate' end cover members adapted to tit the outside diameter of the pipe, said cover -members being formed with an inner recess to receive the end of the pipe and an outer groove to receive a tie member.

3. A. protective device for sectional pipe and the like comprising cross pieces adapted to fit' the inside diameter of the pipe, segmental arcuatefshaped end protectors adapted to fit the outside diameter of the pipe, means for removably securing said protectors to said cross pieces, and means for connecting such device to another on the opposite end of the pipe'y 4. A protective device for sectional pipe and the like comprising cross pieces adapted to t the inside diameter of the pipe, segmental arcuate-shsped end protectors adapted to fit the outside iameter of the pipe, means for removably securing said protectors to said cross pieces, a supporting plate secured to the central' portion of said cross pieces, and means secured to said plate for connecting such device to another on the opposite end of the pipe section. y

5. A protective device for sectional pipe and the like comprising cross pieces adapted te fit the inside diameter of the pipe, segmental arcuate-shaped end protectors having an inner recess to receive a (pipe end and an outer beveled surface adapte to divert the force of direct blows, means for removably securin said protectors to said cross pieces, ang means for connecting such device to another on the opposite end of the pipe.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand.

HARRY R. MAZURIE. 

